Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods. The new firmware is version 2A168, up from the 2A146 firmware that came out last year. In the Settings app, the new firmware is version 148, up from 136.

Apple introduced the 2024 MagSafe charger alongside the iPhone 16 models back in September, and it is able to charge them at up to 25W. For the iPhone 12 models to the iPhone 15 models, charging is capped at 15W. Apple replaced all of its MagSafe chargers with the new model, and now only sells the 2024 version.

Firmware updates are released quietly over the air, and Apple does not provide release notes. We don't know what new features or bug fixes might be included in the software.

There is no clear method for updating a ‌MagSafe‌ charger's firmware, but it needs to be plugged in and connected to an Apple device for a firmware update to initiate. You can check your ‌MagSafe‌ Charger's firmware by following the instructions in our MagSafe Charger how to.

Article Link: Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

 

[Zerlina]

who even finds these firmware updates on this

 

[russell_314]

I’ll have to get this updated when I get home. I don’t want to be charging on a charger that’s not updated!

 

[Attirex]

I want to be the MagSafe charger project/product manager. Good gig.

 

[walterwhite1]

148 newest? My current firmware is 258!

 

[JonathanX64]

If you connect it to a Mac, it will receive an update immediately, just like any other Apple's MagSafe accessory

 

[tyrnnsrs]

Will my iPhone update it if it is being charged by it?

 

[btrach144]

If you connect it to a Mac, it will receive an update immediately, just like any other Apple's MagSafe accessory

Yes, we have confirmed this on here in the past. The article is misleading. Maybe it’s not formally recognized by Apple but it’s an unofficial way for sure.

 

[1BadManVan]

148 newest? My current firmware is 258!

lol, same here

 

[walterwhite1]

lol, same here

This macrumors article has to be wrong lol

 

[kikote]

lol, same here

I also have 258, but i have the 15W charger… the update to firmware 148 is for the 25W charger.

 

[MNWildFan]

Wait, even the chargers have firmware???

Well guess today I learned

 

[CocktailHour]

Yes, we have confirmed this on here in the past. The article is misleading. Maybe it’s not formally recognized by Apple but it’s an unofficial way for sure.

Mine never updates, and always says version 258.0.0.0 and many here report the same thing.

 

[CocktailHour]

Apple today released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods. The new firmware is version 2A168, up from the 2A146 firmware that came out last year. In the Settings app, the new firmware is version 148, up from 136.

Apple introduced the 2024 MagSafe charger alongside the iPhone 16 models back in September, and it is able to charge them at up to 25W. For the iPhone 12 models to the iPhone 15 models, charging is capped at 15W. Apple replaced all of its MagSafe chargers with the new model, and now only sells the 2024 version.

Firmware updates are released quietly over the air, and Apple does not provide release notes. We don't know what new features or bug fixes might be included in the software.

There is no clear method for updating a ‌MagSafe‌ charger's firmware, but it needs to be plugged in and connected to an Apple device for a firmware update to initiate. You can check your ‌MagSafe‌ Charger's firmware by following the instructions in our MagSafe Charger how to.

Article Link: Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

Nope. As always, and as others here also say, it's staying at version 258.0.0.0

 

[1BadManVan]

Mine never updates, and always says version 258.0.0.0 and many here report the same thing.

Seems to be for the newer 25w version. I realize mines the 15w MagSafe

 

[dduraznito]

This is clearly to nerf ANC and force users to buy the new version.

 

[tyrnnsrs]

Maybe this has something to do with the new adaptive charging they've added to iOS26

 

[Apple MessagePad]

Nope. As always, and as others here also say, it's staying at version 258.0.0.0

Do you have the 25W charger or the older 15W? The new version listed in this article is only for the newer 25W charger.

 

[OldRhodie]

If I leave my iPhone 15 Pro Max on top of the machine overnight will it ensure I’m using the latest firmware. Maybe this was only introduced with the iPhone 16. Who knows?

 

[tomtad]

When is my charging cable firmware being updated?

 

[applefan8254]

Can we get 50 watt magsafe? It was supposed to be this year but maybe the technology can finally show up next year? after the 25 watts is standardized and tested / used among the user base.

 

[lucasrant]

Mine says 0.0.2.58 lol what

 

[1BadManVan]

Mine says 0.0.2.58 lol what

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Thats the 15w model, not the 25w

 

[chineseguy38]

148 newest? My current firmware is 258!

Mine's too. What does it mean?

 

[73CortinaV8]

what's next, cables having firmware?